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PENINSULA FOODIST
New Palo Alto sushi spot highlights late-night hours and affordable prices
A sushi roll from MJ Sushi. (Courtesy MJ Sushi via Facebook)
By Kate Bradshaw
MJ Sushi recently opened up at 2305 El Camino Real...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 28, 2023Last comment by Puffin, on Mar 29, 2023 at 12:25 pm | 1 comment | 16132 Views
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Porterhouse San Mateo revamps its menu following move to new spot
Steak tartare from Porterhouse San Mateo. (Photo courtesy Steve Haag)
By Kate Bradshaw
Porterhouse San Mateo, a San Mateo steakhouse,...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 17, 2023Last comment by Kenneth Chung, on Mar 20, 2023 at 4:36 pm | 2 comments | 3593 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Father and son team up to offer Turkish-inspired Mediterranean fare at Jimmy's Cafe
Cevdet and Mehmet Yanas are a father-and-son duo who run Jimmy's Cafe in Palo Alto. (Photo courtesy Mehmet Yanas)
By Kate Bradshaw
For...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 6, 2023Last comment by Vickie, on Mar 20, 2023 at 11:06 am | 4 comments | 5954 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Tickets available March 20 for 2023’s Outstanding in the Field meal series at Coastside farms and a secret sea cove in Pescadero
Doniga Markegard with the herd at Markegard Family Grass-Fed in Half Moon Bay. (Photo courtesy Federica Armstrong)
By Kate Bradshaw
Outstanding...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 15, 2023Last comment by Pauline Wick, on Mar 17, 2023 at 1:55 pm | 3 comments | 3397 Views
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Palo Alto frozen custard and doughnut shop Cudos to close Monday
==I Married business owners Lisa King-Lynn and Hansel Lynn plan to close their custard and donuts dessert shop Cudos. The last day will be Monday,...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 10, 2023Last comment by Consider Your Options. , on Mar 14, 2023 at 12:18 pm | 2 comments | 5067 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
The Old Pro is making a comeback: Zola owner to bring new offerings to historic Palo Alto sports bar
==I The interior of The Old Pro on June 5, 2022, days before it was slated to close forever. The bar is being brought back by Guillaume Bienaimé,...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 9, 2023Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Mar 14, 2023 at 10:59 am | 8 comments | 7572 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Ettan restaurateur Ayesha Thapar to open 'encore' eatery in Menlo ParkBy Kate Bradshaw
Middle Plaza in Menlo Park will be home to a new restaurant from Ettan's Ayesha Thapar. Courtesy Onysko Photography.
The...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 14, 2023There are no comments yet. 4851 Views
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Basuku gained a cult following for its Japanese-style Basque cheesecakes. As the business enters a new chapter, its owner is ending sales on the Peninsula – for now.By Julia Brown
Basque cheesecakes prepped for a March 4 pop-up at Vina Enoteca. Courtesy Charles Chen.
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Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 3, 2023Last comment by Justin Carr, on Mar 4, 2023 at 9:51 am | 2 comments | 3121 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
A new ube-focused cafe lands in Mountain View, with a Daly City location on the way
The bright purple ube and oreo milkshake and halo-halo bread pudding at Cafe 86. (Photo courtesy Cafe 86 via Facebook)
By Kate Bradshaw
Cafe...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 27, 2023Last comment by Common sense, on Mar 3, 2023 at 1:38 pm | 3 comments | 9644 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
A former Boston-area brewery owner is bringing people together through baking classes at craft breweriesBy Kate Bradshaw
A loaf of bread made with spent grains from a brewery. Courtesy Caitlin Jewell.
For Caitlin Jewell, a former...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 2, 2023Last comment by Bert Jacobs, on Mar 3, 2023 at 8:24 am | 1 comment | 2997 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
What she’s eating: Kajiken brothless ramen in San Mateo draws a line down the block
Mushroom aburasoba with egg and crispy add-ons from Kajiken in San Mateo. (Photo by Kate Bradshaw)
By Kate Bradshaw
After hearing...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 24, 2023There are no comments yet. 4762 Views
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As Tin Pot Creamery shutters scoop shops and pivots to grocery store sales, a popular Santa Cruz ice cream chain will open in place of the Palo Alto location
Tin Pot Creamery currently offers eight ice cream flavors at grocery stores. Courtesy Tin Pot Creamery.
By Kate Bradshaw
Tin Pot...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 15, 2023There are no comments yet. 7619 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Why this deli hidden in a Burlingame office park was named one of the top eateries in America
The Pastrami Mami breakfast burrito at Gigi's Cafe. Courtesy Teresa Gee.
By Kate Bradshaw
Last week, Teresa Gee was surprised...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 8, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Feb 10, 2023 at 7:37 pm | 2 comments | 13866 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Filoli's Quail Café boosts dining options with new vendor
A sandwich served by Epicurean Group at Filoli's Quail Cafe. Photo courtesy Epicurean Group.
By Kate Bradshaw
Filoli, the historic...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 2, 2023Last comment by Claudette, on Feb 6, 2023 at 12:41 pm | 4 comments | 4164 Views
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This barbecue business was kicked out of Belmont. Now it's a Sunday fixture in Redwood City.
A pulled pork sandwich served with pickles and housemade barbecue sauce. (Courtesy Stewart Putney.)
By Kate Bradshaw
Growing up...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 1, 2023Last comment by Jerome Jackson, on Feb 2, 2023 at 10:32 am | 2 comments | 7784 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
State Street Market plans overhaul of its eateries as it cuts ties with Bon Appétit, triggering layoffs
==I State Street Market, a food hall in Los Altos, offers a number of food stalls, but is undergoing a temporary closure and an overhaul of some...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jan. 27, 2023Last comment by Go Laura!, on Jan 31, 2023 at 2:24 pm | 11 comments | 8248 Views
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Boichik Bagels set to open new location this summer
The location of the new Boichik Bagels restaurant planned to open in summer 2023. (Photo courtesy Emily Winston.)
By Kate Bradshaw
A...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jan. 25, 2023Last comment by Marcy Loughlin, on Jan 27, 2023 at 3:46 pm | 6 comments | 4461 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
From cioppino and whole crab to crab pot pie, here’s where you can get your Dungeness crab fix in the 650
Patrick Guyer of One Ocean Seafood holds a freshly caught crab at the Portola Valley Farmers Market on Dec. 1, 2016. (Photo by Michelle Le)
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Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jan. 19, 2023Last comment by We Told You So!, on Jan 23, 2023 at 1:13 pm | 6 comments | 6955 Views
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Turkish-style Mediterranean restaurant coming to Stanford Shopping CenterBy Kate Bradshaw Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen is opening a new location at Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, according to shopping center spokesperson...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jan. 20, 2023Last comment by Tracey Ladd, on Jan 23, 2023 at 9:49 am | 3 comments | 5824 Views
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'We didn’t rebound': After 10 years in Menlo Park, The Refuge will close its doors Jan. 20
The pastrami burger with fries and a beer at The Refuge. (Photo courtesy Mark Helsel)
By Kate Bradshaw
The Refuge, home to Menlo...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jan. 13, 2023Last comment by Common sense, on Jan 18, 2023 at 9:46 pm | 17 comments | 12966 Views
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